Non-Territorial Autonomy and Decentralization: Ethno-Cultural Diversity Governance

This book explores alternative and emerging models of non-territorial autonomy (NTA), particularly in decentralization, and offers a re-conceptualization based on ethno-cultural bottom-up decentralized action. It assesses the potential for new paradigms within decentralized systems and explores the functions of ethno-cultural NTA institutions within state institutions. With contemporary examples from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South Africa, it provides a global perspective and is of interest to policy-makers and advanced students and scholars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the exploration and analysis of alternative and emerging models of non-territorial autonomy (NTA), with a particular focus on decentralization. The authors take the NTA debate to new horizons by proposing a re-conceptualization that centers around ethno-cultural bottom-up decentralized action, redefining autonomy as true autonomous action. Through detailed description, critical analysis, and evaluation of various case studies, the book assesses the potential for novel paradigms within decentralized systems.

The authors introduce two approaches to political decentralization that contribute to the theoretical discourse on NTA. The first approach, network governance, emphasizes the emergence of new dynamics in policy processes. The second approach, normative pluralism, focuses on accommodating the distinctness of groups through the subsidiarity principle with regard to their own affairs.

The book delves into the interplay between ethno-cultural NTA institutions and the broader framework of state institutions, examining the functions of these institutions as another dimension of decentralization and thus another "layer of democracy." By providing contemporary examples from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South Africa, as well as theoretical aspects of autonomy conceptualization, the book offers a truly global perspective. It holds significant interest for policy-makers grappling with challenges arising from the pressure on public management, as well as advanced students and scholars questioning the ability of the Westphalian system to address cultural diversity.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367564773